How It Works

Your guide to using Zirkly

Welcome to Zirkly!

Melbourne's hyperlocal marketplace for buying and selling second hand furniture — from sofas and beds to dining tables and storage. Free to list, easy to use. Available on web, iOS, and Android.

Getting Started

Zirkly works differently depending on whether you're selling or buying furniture near you in Melbourne — start where you fit in below.

Selling?

Create Your Listing

To sell, take clear photos of your item, write a detailed description, set your price, and choose your category. AI can create the description and recommend a price for you. You can edit your listing any time after posting, and it stays live until you sell it or remove it.

Pro Tips:

✓Use natural lighting for better photos
✓Include multiple angles of your item
✓Be honest about condition and flaws
✓Research similar listings to price competitively — browse second hand furniture in Melbourne to see current asking prices

Buying?

Browse & Search

To buy something, find what you need using our powerful search and filter tools. Browse by category, location, price range, and condition.

Pro Tips:

✓Use filters to narrow down results
✓Enable location services to find nearby items
✓Save searches to get notifications for new listings
✓Check seller ratings and reviews before contacting

From there, it's the same for everyone

Step 1

Chat & Make Offers

Connect with buyers or sellers through our integrated chat. Negotiate prices, ask questions, and make or receive offers.

Pro Tips:

✓Be polite and professional in all communications
✓Ask questions or share extra photos to keep things clear
✓Discuss pickup or shipping arrangements clearly
✓Use the offer system to negotiate prices — see our tips on negotiating secondhand furniture prices

Step 2

Meet Safely & Complete

Arrange a safe meeting location, inspect the item in person, and complete the transaction. Always meet in public places around Melbourne during daylight hours.

Pro Tips:

✓Meet in busy, public locations like cafes or shopping centres
✓Bring a friend if possible
✓Buyers: inspect the item thoroughly before paying — once you accept it, the sale is final
✓Sellers: confirm payment before handing over the item
✓Trust your instincts - if something feels wrong, walk away. See our guide on how to spot a secondhand furniture scam for more red flags to watch for
✓Spot a dodgy listing? Flag it directly from the listing page. Having an issue with a user? Reach out via Contact Us

Step 3

Earn Zirklets

Get rewarded for being active! Earn Zirklets by posting items, having offers accepted, submitting reviews, and referring friends. See the full Zirklets FAQ for how to spend and manage them.

Pro Tips:

✓Earn 15 Zirklets for posting a listing
✓Earn 15 Zirklets when your offer is accepted
✓Earn 15 Zirklets for posting a review
✓Earn 100 Zirklets for referring someone

Step 4

Boost Your Visibility

Use your earned Zirklets to boost or promote your listings. Get more views, sell faster, and reach a wider audience.

Boost bumps the listing's timestamp so it appears as a recent listing in all searches.

Promote puts the listing in the Promoted section on the homepage, for a duration you choose.

Running low on Zirklets? You can also buy them directly.

Pro Tips:

✓Time promotions strategically for weekends or holidays
✓Track performance to see which promotions work best

Choose Your Account Type

Zirkly

Personal Account

Perfect for individuals buying and selling occasionally

✓Up to 10 free listings

✓Up to 4 photos per listing

✓Full access to chat and offers

✓Earn and use Zirklets

✓Leave and receive reviews

Zirkly Plus

Business Account ($14.99/month)

Designed for businesses and power sellers

✓All Zirkly features included

✓Up to 25 active listings

✓Up to 8 photos per listing

✓Priority customer support

✓Advanced analytics dashboard

✓Business verification badge

Ready to Get Started?

Start buying and selling second hand furniture with people in your neighbourhood.